DeBarge brothers arrested in Burbank on drug suspicion
By The BriefBrief
Burbank Police arrested brothers James and Chico DeBarge on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance after a traffic stop early Friday. Officers said they saw a Chevy Tahoe towing a Nissan SUV with no license plates; narcotics were found at the scene and both men were booked. Jonathan Chico DeBarge was also booked on an outstanding warrant.
WHO:James DeBarge (63) and Jonathan Chico DeBarge
WHAT:Arrested on suspicion of controlled substance possession; narcotics found after a traffic stop; Jonathan Chico DeBarge also booked on an outstanding warrant.
WHEN:Reported Sep 1, 2026
WHERE:Burbank, California
WHY:Police said the arrest followed a traffic stop after officers observed a Chevy Tahoe towing a Nissan SUV with no license plates; narcotics were found at the scene.
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